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| RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | |
| Job search skills and strategies | |
| In addition to the basic information all job seekers must have, as an international student, you will need to know more to be successful in your job search. | |
| Resumes | |
| See complete information about resumes and vitae. | |
| Also see Differences in resume style in the U.S. and abroad - from the University of Michigan, International Center | |
| Interviewing | |
| Become familiar with complete information about interviewing. | |
| Also see Differences in interview styles in the U.S. and abroad - from the University of Michigan, International Center | |
| Cultural issues | |
| American cultural attitudes and behaviors related to job hunting and work may be quite different from those of your home country. Be aware of cultural issues that will influence your success in your job search. | |
| On the University of Michigan International Center web site, see: | |
| Common cultural barriers in the job search - comparison in table format |
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| Strategies for your job search | |
| All students seeking employment at graduation should become familiar with and use more than one method of seeking employment. | |
| See How to start your job search, including: |
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| • Pros and cons of the ways to look for jobs | |
| • Six top tips for the job search | |
| Specialized advice for international students: | |
| See Job
search strategies for international students from the University of Michigan International Center |
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| Targeting organizations that do business abroad | |
| If you are seeking employment with a U.S. corporation, you may have more success targeting those companies who do business in your home country. To identify these companies and the appropriate contacts within those companies, see the Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, a 3-volume set in the Career Resource Center at Career Services. You may view this during our office hours. No appointment is necessary. | |
| Disclosure of work authorization | |
| When
to reveal your work status from Boston College Career Center |
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| On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program at Virginia Tech | |
| The On-Campus Interviewing Program at Virginia Tech operates during specific weeks in fall and spring semesters each academic year. | |
| Participation in the program requires specific advance planning and preparation and adherence to policies. | |
| For each job posted, the employer indicates work authorization requirements, so you will know which employers are able to interview international students. | |
| See complete information and instructions on how to participate in the On-Campus Interviewing Program. | |